"THREE... TWO... ONE... GO!". And with a single shot from the starter's gun

the regional championsoftheAnnualMaggot Marathon bite their lips and quickly

set off on the most dangerous and highlighted event of the insect world

sporting calendar.

As you set your pace for the race ahead you r mind begins to drift when you

think about the fame, glory and honour for the first contestant who completes

the race in over thirty years.

You are suddenly brought out of your dream as you realize you are being

trampled on by an ant. You jump out of its way, thankful it did not follow you

as others may do. But now in your weakened state you need food. Ah, you see

some, but how do you get to it? And here is a key and an ant spray but which

will you take?

Watch out for that spider! One touch from him and you are dead! Look - a

parachute. You may need it later... But you cannot get to it as you slip off

the moving floor and with your life energy drained plunge to your death with

only the thought of what might have been ...